Wrestle

Directed by Suzannah Herbert98 minutes

From wrestling on the mat, to grappling with hardships, poverty and family problems, this fantastic documentary follows an underdog high school team in Huntsville, Alabama over the course of one tumultuous season. We live vicariously with four boys as they are pushed by their coach, a stand-in father, taxi driver and teacher, to make practice, stay in shape, get ready for the games and ultimately be better persons. You will clap at the games, shudder at the difficulties these teenagers face and feel exhilaration with every battle won.

The ELFF mission is 1) to enrich the cultural community of Michigan by bringing independent films from around the world that will enlighten, entertain, affect, educate and expose the people of Michigan to other cultures, viewpoints and backgrounds. The film festival and the ELFS achieve this. 2) To foster, promote, exhibit and award filmmaking in the Lake Michigan region. The LMFC, the 48/5 Film Contest, and the festival trailer contest achieve this goal.